Production Services Technician (PST)

About The Embassy
The Embassy is a Canadian, Oscar-nominated production house, specializing in live-action production, post-production, and animation for feature films, television, and commercials. We are an independent creative studio with expertise in visual effects and production. Located in the heart of Vancouver’s Digital District, we work with global production companies, agencies and brands in film, television and advertising.
Award-Winning
We have crafted award-winning visual effects for the world’s most recognized brands and film franchises. Our work has received accolades including Oscar nominations and numerous VES, Cannes, D&AD, Clio & ADCC awards.
Your Role
Production Services Technicians keep the studio's data and media moving. You'll handle production data from the first client turnover to the final archive. You'll also write and improve the tools that make that work fast and reliable.
Ingest and deliveries: Receive plates, references, and turnovers from clients and vendors, and send out finals and review media. Check that everything meets show specs for naming, resolution, colour space, codecs, and security.
Render farm: Watch and prioritize the render queue, fix failed jobs, and make sure farm resources are used well. Bring in artists, production, or IT when needed.
Media prep: Prepare media for artists, dailies, internal reviews, and client sessions, and automate as much of that as you can.
Tools and automation: Write and maintain Python and shell tools for transfers, media conversion, review prep, and delivery packaging, and keep improving them as each show goes on.
Support: Explain technical issues clearly to both artists and producers. Document workflows and tools so the rest of the team can rely on them.
Coverage: Be flexible on shift times during busy delivery periods, including occasional evenings and weekends.
What we're looking for
Comfortable working on Linux from the command line
Solid Python and Bash scripting skills, and experience with Git
Organized and detail-oriented; you notice problems early
Able to juggle several urgent requests calmly
Clear communicator with a helpful, service-minded attitude
Nice to have: experience with VFX, post, or media; familiarity with Nuke, OpenColorIO, ffmpeg/OIIO, render managers, AWS Deadline, or production tracking tools; basic networking or storage knowledge
We Offer
Flexible hybrid work environment
Strong emphasis on work-life balance with standard working hours of 9am–5pm
Paid lunch break
Group benefits for eligible employees
Employee Assistance Program for eligible employees
Sick days and floating holidays for eligible employees
Summer and Christmas parties
Centrally located office space for those who enjoy in-person collaboration
Fully stocked kitchen with complimentary snacks and drinks
Friday Happy Hour - join the team every Friday at 4pm, in person or remotely, for a casual wind-down chat over drinks
The Embassy Visual Effects Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.
Please note: At this time, we are only accepting applications from those who are legally eligible to work in Canada and are currently BC residents or willing to establish BC residency for the duration of the contract.

Employment type
Permanent

Work arrangement
No